Fire Ban in effect for city of Red Deer has been rescinded
September 3, 2025 2:39 PM
Effective immediately, the fire ban for the city of Red Deer is rescinded.
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Below is a list of recent City of Red Deer news releases. For media inquiries, contact Community & Public Relations during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) via our Media Inquiry Form.
City Council on the Agenda – September 2, 2025 and September 3, 2025
August 29, 2025 3:15 PM
The following items will be considered by City Council at their regular upcoming meeting on Monday, September 2, 2025. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Council to consider 2026 Utilities Budget next week
August 29, 2025 3:15 PM
Next week, City Council will consider the proposed 2026 Utilities Budget, which sets operating and capital plans for The City’s self-funded utilities: Electric, Water, Wastewater, and Waste Management.
Traffic impacts to being next week for traffic signal infrastructure upgrades
August 29, 2025 2:41 PM
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic impacts as crews work to update traffic signal infrastructure in the downtown area throughout the fall.
Spray parks to remain open due to favourable forecast
August 28, 2025 1:57 PM
Due to continued warm weather in the forecast, The City of Red Deer will extend the operating season for its spray parks.
Red Deer RCMP offering extended customer service hours on Wednesdays
August 28, 2025 1:18 PM
Beginning September 3, 2025, the downtown Red Deer RCMP detachment will be offering extended customer service hours on Wednesdays.
City kicking off Alberta Culture Days with unveiling of Francis Ghost statue
August 28, 2025 1:15 PM
Alberta Culture Days is an annual festival celebrating arts and culture across the province.
Adjustments to Recreation admission fees, facility rental rates and cemetery services effective September 1
August 20, 2025 4:45 PM
Starting September 1, 2025, there will be an adjustment to fees for our Recreation facilities and cemetery services.
Red Deer seeks community members for Council Committees and Regional Assessment Review Board
August 19, 2025 2:07 PM
The City of Red Deer is inviting residents to get involved and make a meaningful difference in their community by applying to serve on a Council Committee or the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB).
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2028 CCDF three-year funding cycle
August 19, 2025 2:04 PM
The City of Red Deer is excited to announce that applications are now officially open for the Community Culture Development Fund (CCDF) three-year funding cycle (2026–2028).
Registration for fall arts and recreation programming begins on Tuesday, August 12
August 7, 2025 4:13 PM
Red Deerians are encouraged to mark their calendars for fall program registration, happening next week. New program options are viewable now on My Activity Guide, and registration will begin on Tuesday, August 12 at 12 noon.
Building permit values continue to increase in July
August 7, 2025 3:55 PM
Building permit values continued to increase in July, with 122 issued permits valued at $30.7 million, compared with 92 permits issued in July 2024 worth $17.4 million.
Construction activity on Spruce Drive near Rotary Picnic Park
August 7, 2025 3:59 PM
Construction activity on Spruce Drive near Rotary Picnic Park
City Council Recap – August 5 & 6, 2025
August 6, 2025 10:16 AM
The following decisions were made at the August 5 & 6, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.